In my experience, when I make DIY bracelets, the first thing I want to do is show them off. I just can’t help myself, especially if they turn out to be absolutely fabulous. I mean, I took the time and the effort to make something gorgeous, so why not flick and shake my wrist a […]

Bite-sized foods are the best, aren’t they? Especially muffin tin recipes. Who doesn’t love a great muffin tin recipe? Not only are small treats easy to make and eat, but they’re also easy to take with you if you’re on the go. They fit so well in containers, the palm of your hand, your car’s […]

I have to say, out of all of the paper crafts in the world, my favorite ones to make are the easy printable paper crafts. Why? Because they’re so easy to do. Because it’s like instant satisfaction every time I finish a project. Sure, I love scrapbooking, making handmade cards, and working on elaborate paper […]

Mac and cheese is a staple of American childhood. We are a nation of cheese heads (here’s a nod to you, Wisconsin) and consume ungodly amounts of cheese each year, so it’s no surprise that we love this quick dinner idea. After you’ve mastered the basic steps of making this all-time favorite – boil water, […]

The term “low carb recipes” can be pretty intimidating at first. I know. I’ve been there. It sounds like a challenge, but not in the motivational way. It’s like “Hey, cut these foods out of your diet and try not to go near them ever again. Okay, thanks.” As the world’s biggest pasta eater, the […]

First of all, if the Styx song doesn’t immediately pop into your head when you read the words “come sail away,” then I just don’t understand. But I guess that’s okay. Speaking of, here’s some mood music for the rest of this post! Moving on… Nautical crafts. I love them because I love all things […]

It’s no secret that pretzels make for the best snacks. They’re just the perfect amount of salty that they could be paired with pretty much anything. Savory dips, sweet chocolate, other salty snacks… So many things. I have a habit of always having at least one bag of pretzels in my pantry. Twists, rods, sticks… […]

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a pretty big card naysayer. I’m just not a huge fan of them. You go, spend $4-5 on a card that may or may not be funny or heartfelt, your recipient reads it, and then it gets thrown away. If the card isn’t super cute, funny, or […]

Whenever I attend weddings (whether they’re family or friends), one of the first things that’s always on my mind when I walk into a reception is “What do the wedding centerpieces look like?”, immediately followed by “I wonder how I can get my hands on one of the centerpieces by the end of the night…” […]

Happy Earth Day, fellow cheap eaters and thrifty crafters! I don’t know about you, but I plan on celebrating this glorious day by stepping outside of the office as much as I can (sneakily, of course), taking my dog Brody for a walk or two, and working on some recycled crafts. I’m not sure if […]

Craft Ideas

I’m Marie Segares from Underground Crafter, and I love to experiment with crochet. If you haven’t yet tried double-ended crochet (sometimes called double-ended Tunisian crochet, crochet on the double, or crochenit), you will be surprised to see how easy it is. With double-ended crochet, you use a double-ended crochet hook and two yarns to create reversible […]